JBL Control 18C/T Two-Way 8" Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeaker

Product Introduction

The JBL Control 18C/T is a premium 8-inch two-way coaxial ceiling loudspeaker designed to deliver powerful, full-range audio in medium to high-volume commercial applications. Featuring a 200 mm (8") polypropylene woofer and a 25 mm (1") liquid-cooled soft-dome tweeter, it provides extended bass response, wide 90° coverage, and excellent clarity for music and speech.

Built with an integrated backcan, paintable baffle, and quick-install hardware, the Control 18C/T is engineered for easy installation and long-term reliability. It supports both 70V/100V distributed systems and 8Ω low-impedance operation, making it ideal for music cafes, hotels, airports, convention centers, educational facilities, and retail spaces.

Key Features

• Two-way 8" coaxial ceiling loudspeaker

• 200 mm polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround

• 25 mm liquid-cooled soft-dome tweeter for smooth highs

• Integrated steel backcan for safe plenum installation

• Supports 70V/100V distributed audio + 8Ω direct mode

• 90W continuous pink noise / 180W program power handling

• 92 dB sensitivity for high SPL output

• Wide 90° conical coverage for even sound distribution

• Weather and fire-rated materials (UL94-V0 & UL94-5VB)

• Available in white or black (-BK), paintable finish

� Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 58 Hz – 20 kHz

• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 80 Hz – 16 kHz

• Power Rating: 90W continuous pink noise / 180W program / 360W peak

• Sensitivity: 92 dB (1W/1m)

• Maximum SPL: 112 dB continuous / 118 dB peak

• Coverage Angle: 90° conical

• Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (direct mode)

• Transformer Taps:

  • 70V: 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W

  • 100V: 60W, 30W, 15W

• Drivers:

  • LF: 200 mm (8") woofer

  • HF: 25 mm (1") soft-dome tweeter

• Crossover: 12 dB/oct low-pass & high-pass

• Enclosure Material: Steel backcan, ABS baffle (UL94-V0 & UL94-5VB fire-rated)

• Cutout Size: Ø282 mm (11.1")

• Dimensions: Ø307 mm × 274 mm depth (12.1" × 10.8")

• Net Weight: 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs each)

• Shipping Weight: 17.7 kg (39.0 lbs per pair)

• Included Accessories: C-ring, tile rails, cutout template, paint shield, grille

• Optional Accessories: New-construction bracket, mud-ring, thick-ceiling dog-ears, tile rail extension

• Colors: White or Black

• Plenum Rated: Yes, integrated backcan included